Clothing-optional hike among National Trails Day outings

Before the start of the Bare Buns Fun Run at the Kaniksu Ranch Nudist Park, Beverly Seale, right, rubs sunscreen on her boyfriend, Stephen Peachey. 714 runners finished the 5k clothing optional fun run Sunday morning. It was Stephen's 4th and Beverly's 3rd Bare Buns Run (Colin Mulvany)

HIKING -- A Washington nudist park north of Spokane is celebrating National Trails Day June 2 with a clothing optional hike.

Kaniksu Ranch Family Nudist Park near Loon Lake, WA will host the hike Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. in its 260-acre forest. The park, run by members, welcomes everyone. The group says it's family oriented, although unless the kids are still learning to walk, it doesn't take four hours to hike 260 acres.

“The Inland Northwest has lots of wonderful scenery, but the one unique feature Kaniksu Ranch offers that no one else does is that we can hike safely and legally NAKED in a beautiful, family-friendly environment,” organizers said.

They made no mention of whether the mosquitoes are out. And we suggest you bring plenty of sunscreen -- and dark glasses.

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MEANTIME, here are a few mainstream Trails Day options for Saturday, June 2 (most require clothing and advance sign-up):

Guided hikes will be on trails from 1-3 miles in length. “The hike is scheduled for later in the day to allow the forest a chance to warm up. The guides will be nude, weather permitting, and participants are invited to also enjoy the forest au natural on this nude hike.

An orientation will take place before the hike and refreshments will be served afterward. Park entrance fees are waived for the hike for first time visitors. Kaniksu Ranch Family Nudist Park is nearly 75 years old and home to The “Original: Bare Buns Fun Run.